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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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Production forecasts from IHS. very aggressive model of penetration; Establish vehicles-in-use, scrappage, and sales estimates for vehicles in the fleet using the old technology/fuels and vehicles using the alternative powertrains/fuels; and. Motors; Honda R&D Americas; Nissan Technical Center North America; and Toyota.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

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Honda too has pinned its recovery hopes on green cars, pushing both hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Late last week Japanese automotive giant Nissan unveiled its first production ready electric car – the Nissan LEAF (pictured). per cent compared to the same time last year and, at Y7.56 Turning over a new LEAF.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Scrappage schemes. Mainstream brands like Honda, GM, Volvo, VW Group, Ford (Europe) have committed to going all EV, and recently Toyota announced a strong move in this direction also. This could be counter-productive to decarbonisation. FBT, depreciation); and. Drive Electric members’ views.

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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

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The luxury segment also offers a wide variety of product options for consumers across all segments, ranging from small cars to SUVs. Austerity plans will prevent governments in Europe from boosting 2012 sales through scrappage programs and other incentives offered in previous years. Brands in the US.

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